The best estate agents in Switzerland

Although it is possible to explore the market on your own, the Swiss property market remains tight in the country’s most sought-after cities and neighbourhoods; you will therefore likely need a good estate agent and a bit of luck to secure your dream property.

To help you make the right choice, we have therefore selected the best estate agents in each Swiss city (based on customer reviews on Google). 

How to choose the right Swiss estate agent?

Whether you prefer word of mouth or specialist websites such as ProperStar.ch or Immobilier.ch, there are several factors you should consider before making your decision and choosing the estate agency of your choice.

First and foremost, make sure that the estate agency you are considering specialises in the area in question. To do this, you can, of course, check the number of properties listed in their catalogues within the relevant geographical area or their track record of successful transactions. But that’s not all; you should also assess the level of expertise of the agent you are dealing with. 

When it comes to property, location is key. Urban development projects, transport links, proximity to schools and shops… The more information you have at your disposal, the better your decision will be. In addition to these factors, a reputable estate agent will also be able to provide you with valuable information on the latest property transactions in the local area! 

You should also look at the type of properties the estate agent has for sale. Does the agency specialise in flats or houses? New-builds or older properties? Entry-level or ultra-luxury?

Finally, don’t hesitate to shop around among estate agents to secure the best possible prices and terms.

The best estate agents in Zurich

Bestag

With its head office in Zurich and branches in Préverenges and Bern, Bestag is a next-generation estate agency. Following a free valuation of your property, the Bestag solution automatically searches all active estate agents in the market to provide you with the three best offers available.

Neho

Neho is a digital estate agency offering a transparent and innovative service. Instead of commissions that can sometimes be unclear, this agency offers a single, all-inclusive fee of CHF 9,500 (covering everything from the valuation to the signing of the contract, including legal and tax support).

Sotheby’s International Realty

A subsidiary of the renowned and prestigious auction house of the same name, Sotheby’s International Realty boasts an extensive network of international buyers and partners. Specialising in luxury property, the agency offers some of the most sumptuous homes in the Zurich region.

The best estate agents in Geneva

L’Immobilière Romande IMRO SA

The agency offers a range of services, including estate agency, property valuation, property development and project management, property management and the management of co-ownership estates. IMRO has recognised expertise in the local market and uses innovative tools to maximise the value of the properties entrusted to it.

Barnes International Realty

As the oldest estate agency in French-speaking Switzerland, Barnes International Realty has a strong local presence, with no fewer than 21 branches and 60 staff across the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Bern. The agency is also one of the busiest in the region, with no fewer than three sales recorded per working day.

Naef

With 410 staff and nine branches across the Lake Geneva region, Naef operates a range of specialist divisions covering various sectors (residential property, office property, retail property, etc.). With a strong international focus, the agency relies in particular on its partnership with Knight Frank for luxury property.

Régimo Geneva

Founded in 2003, the Régimo Genève estate agency manages over 500 properties in the Cité du Lignon and offers a wide range of properties, from furnished student studios to high-end office spaces.

The best estate agents in Basel

General Immo

As specialists in cross-border property, General Immo welcomes you to its offices in Basel city centre and supports you through every stage of your property project, starting with the publication of your property listings on specialist websites and social media.

Intercity Gribi

Formed from the merger of Gribi Bewirtschaftung and Intercity Bewirtschaftung, Intercity Gribi is part of Switzerland’s leading property network: the DBS Group. With nearly 700 staff across some 40 branches, the company has a strong local presence and offers a wide range of services, from property sales to rental management.

Verit

With 60 years of experience, Verit can handle the sale, letting, management or renovation of your property. Located at 45 Brunnmattstrasse and managed by Patrick Berger, the Verit Bern agency offers its services throughout the Mittelland region.

The best estate agents in Lausanne

Proximmo

Based in the heart of Lausanne, Proximmo offers a comprehensive range of services focused on the buying and selling of property. With 10 years’ experience, the agency caters to the needs of its clients in the canton of Vaud, and more specifically in the Lausanne and Lake Geneva region.

Omnia

In addition to its eight branches in Lausanne, Rolle, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Verbier, Geneva, Fribourg and Sion, Omnia Immobilier also offers a website designed to help you browse properties available for sale or rent online, or to get a valuation of your property with a view to putting it up for sale.

Homewell

Founded in 2012 by Nicolas Leyvraz and Romain Louia, two seasoned professionals in the Swiss property brokerage sector, Homewell Immobilier stands out from other agencies thanks to its particular focus on digital marketing tools and the latest technologies, enabling it to promote its properties more widely and effectively.

You now know the key criteria for choosing your estate agent, as well as some recommended agencies depending on the Swiss city you’re targeting. If you’re buying your property in a currency other than your own, don’t forget to use b-sharpe’s currency exchange services for your property transaction.